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NiziU(니쥬) 「YOAKE」 M/V

A gem of a pop number that expresses hope and growth for the future through the symbol of dawn.

Released to the world in February 2025 as a track on the album “AWAKE,” this song showcases a new side of NiziU.

Its gently nostalgic melody and refreshing sound blend beautifully, wrapping the listener in a warm atmosphere that hints at the arrival of spring.

Like the light streaming in when you open the window on a calm spring morning, the tender, soul-soothing vocals and uplifting message leave a lasting impression.

Perfect for a spring drive, your morning commute to work or school, or any moment you want a fresh start—this is a song that will gently give you a push forward.

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Spitz / Spring Song

There’s a song I find myself wanting to hear at that turn of the seasons, as if brushing off the last traces of winter.

It’s Spitz’s 30th single, released in 2005, a track that was originally the opener on the album “Souvenir” and later cut as a single.

Chosen as the CM song for Japan Coca-Cola’s “Aquarius,” and later used in 2014 for Lotte’s “Ghana Chocolate” commercial, it has reached a wide audience over many years.

Masamune Kusano’s clear, translucent vocals—he both wrote the lyrics and composed the music—ride lightly over the sound of an acoustic guitar, seeping gently into the tender places in the listener’s heart.

The lyrics are compelling not just for their brightness, but for their depth, embracing the lingering chill in the air and the subtle tremors of the heart.

Whether it’s the restless feeling on the night before stepping into a new environment or those moments when you pause in the flow of everyday life, this song stays close by—and it’s a classic you’ll want to return to again and again every time spring arrives.

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Kenshi Yonezu – Spring Thunder

A song by Kenshi Yonezu that uses thunder—herald of spring—as its motif, vividly depicting the shock of falling in love and a heart in flux.

Its driving sound, fusing electro and rock, seems to express an inner turmoil stirred by both joy and poignancy.

Many listeners may relate to the endearing protagonist who accepts even being toyed with by the beloved as a kind of gift.

The music video, released in December 2017, is also dreamlike, further deepening the work’s worldview.

It’s a track perfect for a drive on a breezy spring day or for a night spent musing on new encounters.

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CreepHyp - “Bookmark” (MUSIC VIDEO)

A song that portrays the feelings of spring, included on the album “Nakitakunaru Hodo Ureshii Hibi ni,” released in September 2018.

Written specifically for the joint campaign “FM802 × TSUTAYA ACCESS!” by FM802 and TSUTAYA, it features CreepHyp’s distinctive rock sound.

With delicate detail, it captures the fragile emotions of trying to move forward while keeping memories of the past close to the heart, unfolding a tale of parting and renewal alongside scenes of cherry blossoms.

The emotional melody harmonizes beautifully with Seikaikan Ozaki’s unique vocals, creating a work that is sure to resonate deeply with anyone experiencing a springtime farewell.

It’s a song to help organize your feelings—one we hope everyone standing at the threshold between endings and beginnings will listen to.

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Yorushika – Spring Thief (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

When the cherry blossoms dance on the warm spring breeze, don’t you sometimes feel a sudden twinge of wistfulness? Released by Yorushika in January 2021, this piece vividly captures such spring scenery.

Since it had been used as Taisei Corporation’s commercial song from March 2020, many listeners will likely find the melody familiar.

Comparing the wind that scatters the cherry blossoms to a thief, the lyrics portray the transience of life as time passes, and resonate deeply alongside the clear, translucent vocals.

Also included on the EP “Sousaku,” the song features a light, pleasant acoustic guitar that evokes the buoyant spirit of spring.

Whether you’re taking a new step forward or pausing to savor the season, it’s a track that will gently stay by your side.

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Ikimono-gakari “SAKURA” Music Video

When it comes to the definitive ballad that captures springtime partings and new beginnings, many people probably think of Ikimono-gakari’s major-label debut single.

Released in March 2006, the song quickly gained recognition after being featured in commercials for NTT East’s telegram service and McDonald’s Japan.

Its lyrics weave in specific local scenery like the Sagami Ohashi bridge and the Odakyu Line in Kanagawa Prefecture, vividly conveying an honest sense of youth and bittersweet emotion.

Kiyoe Yoshioka’s crystalline vocals, layered with dramatic strings, make for a track that resonates deeply.

Since 2010, it has also been used as the approach melody at Ebina Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line, becoming a seasonal hallmark of spring that people naturally hear in daily life.

It’s a moving spring song we hope you’ll listen to—not only if you’re facing graduation or a new chapter, but also when you want to gently awaken those faint memories of days gone by.

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UNISON SQUARE GARDEN "Spring Has Come, We" Music Video

A pop-rock tune by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN that gently expresses the courage and determination to take a new step forward.

By incorporating the band’s first-ever live strings, the song blends a heartwarming atmosphere with a sense of power.

Released in March 2018, it was used as the opening theme for the second cour of the second season of the anime March Comes in Like a Lion.

The track is also included on the album Patrick Vegee and peaked at No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s a song that quietly gives a supportive push to anyone who’s about to take a new step.